MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
93,069 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing
fuel pipes under bonnet split
Brake master cylinder slightly corroded (3.6.G.1b)
Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
handbrake lever shows side play
offside rear chassis /tie bar fixing shows repair
rear fog lamp density low
sign of corrossion offside front seat fixing
various brake pipes showing corrossion
Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Rear rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk cable has broken strands (5.2.4b) DANGEROUS
Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5) DANGEROUS
exhaust front pipe/centre section joint poorly repaired and slightly blowing.
nearside front hub bearings free-play to limit.
nearside front tyre below limit on outer edge.
offside front seat body rear fixing shows corrosion.
offside front tyre to limit on outer edge.
offside rear chassis/rear axle tie-rod shows repair area excessivly coated in fresh body underseal.
signs of corrosion around brake master cylinder body.
signs of fluid/grease around nearside rear hub area.
signs slight wear nearside top swivel joint.
various rear brake pipes coated in paint/body sealer.
BRACKET SECURING OSR BRAKE FLEXIBLE TO BACK PLATE POORLY MADE AND SECURED
Battery insecure
EN GINE IDLE CLOSE TO UPPER LIMIT
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
entensive repair sections on os floor/outer sill
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
BRACKET SECURING OSR BRAKE FLEXIBLE TO BACK PLATE POORLY MADE AND SECURED
Battery insecure
EN GINE IDLE CLOSE TO UPPER LIMIT
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
entensive repair sections on os floor/outer sill
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
fuel pipes between carbs not supported
rear brake increase / decrease uneven
How Reliable is the Triumph Spitfire?
Based on 69,541 MOT tests across 8,423 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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OOE 811R is a 1976 Triumph Spitfire in Green with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
Across all 1976 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 56,730 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Triumph Spitfire fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 4,320 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OOE 811R, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Triumph Spitfire typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 50 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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OOE 811R is a 1976 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 23 November 1976.
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